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Unfavourable vs Detrimental - What's the difference?

unfavourable | detrimental | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between unfavourable and detrimental

is that unfavourable is not approved of while detrimental is causing damage or harm.

unfavourable

English

Alternative forms

*unfavorable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • not approved of
  • (of wind or weather) opposing or hindering

    • Antonyms

    *favourable

    Related terms

    *unfavourably

    detrimental

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing damage or harm.
    • Smoking tobacco can be detrimental to your health.

    Synonyms

    * (causing damage or harm) harmful, injurious; see also

    Antonyms

    * (causing damage or harm) beneficial

    Related terms

    * detriment

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